1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ▼

24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

25 Now everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.

26 Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air;

27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.